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detestable

 

[ dɪˈtɛstəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Deserving intense dislike. Very unpleasant or offensive. Hateful. Abominable.

Synonyms

abominable, despicable, hateful, odious, repugnant

Examples of usage

  • It's a detestable smell.
  • His behavior was absolutely detestable.
  • The detestable actions of the criminal shocked the community.
  • The detestable act of violence left a lasting impact on the victim.
  • The detestable remarks made by the politician caused outrage.

Translations

Translations of the word "detestable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detestável

🇮🇳 घृणित

🇩🇪 verabscheuungswürdig

🇮🇩 menjijikkan

🇺🇦 огидний

🇵🇱 wstrętny

🇯🇵 嫌悪すべき (けんおすべき)

🇫🇷 détestable

🇪🇸 detestable

🇹🇷 iğrenç

🇰🇷 혐오스러운

🇸🇦 مكروه

🇨🇿 odporný

🇸🇰 odporný

🇨🇳 可憎

🇸🇮 gnusen

🇮🇸 ógeðfelldur

🇰🇿 жиіркенішті

🇬🇪 საძაგელი

🇦🇿 iyrənc

🇲🇽 detestable

Etymology

The word 'detestable' originated from the Latin word 'detestabilis' which means deserving to be cursed. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language. The term has been used in literature and everyday language to express intense dislike and aversion towards something or someone. The concept of detestable behavior or actions has been a recurring theme in moral and ethical discussions throughout history.

See also: detestably, detestation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,377, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.